Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #09V286000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V286000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 35 affected units, INSUFFICIENT RIVETS IN THE HEADLINER PANEL, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling 35 model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13 through june 17, 2009. insufficient rivets were installed in the rear headliner panel. these buses fail to conform with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 14, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V286000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2009-07-23T00:00:00

Subject: Insufficient rivets in the headliner panel

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 35

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R09PL

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling 35 model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13 through june 17, 2009. insufficient rivets were installed in the rear headliner panel. these buses fail to conform with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."

Consequence Summary: Bus passengers may sustain injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 14, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x8be~3a95~v2k8

NHTSA ID: 09V286000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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